Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council — Margaret Wille
“I seek to maximize an informed public and increase the ways the public can meaningfully participate in county government decision-making.”
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As Caldwell And Djou Sharpen Attacks, Carlisle Goes For Laughs
Unlike his opponents, the former mayor of Honolulu doesn’t seem inclined to confront the other candidates.
Candidate Q&A: House District 28 — John Mizuno
“I would continue to champion and support Hawaii’s community caregiver and care home industry.”
Candidate Q&A: House District 23 — Isaac Choy
“We shouldn’t be increasing tuition costs so administrators and researchers can enjoy extremely lucrative salaries.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council — Danny Paleka
“Ensuring the proper systems of transportation and communication are the most pressing issues for our district.”
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Why It’s So Hard To Find A Fresh Voice In Hawaii Politics
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz has an easy route to re-election. Oh, there are candidates who’d love to unseat him. They just struggle to get noticed.
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Longtime Lawmaker Faces Primary Fight In ‘Forgotten’ District
In Kalihi, veteran legislator John Mizuno is challenged by Ikaika Hussey, publisher of the Hawaii Independent.
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Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council — Kelly King
/2016/08/hawaii-elections-2016-general-election-ballot/“We have community plans for Maui, Molokai and Lanai that were created with environmental protection as a shared value.”
Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council — Don Couch
“We either start building homes our people can afford, or this crisis is only going to get worse.”
Candidate Q&A: House District 11 — Deidre Tegarden
“Managing growth is essential to South Maui’s future and it will take hard work and collaboration between government, developers and the public.”